Sentencing has been postponed in the case of a convicted felon who pleaded guilty in connection with possession of drugs at his Benton Township home.
An assault complaint investigated by the Cheboygan County Sheriff's Department resulted in the arrest of Dale Cater Jr., 36, after deputies conducted a search warrant at his home.
Cater accepted a prosecutor's plea agreement and was convicted of possession of less than 25 grams of methadone, an 8-year offense. In exchange, prosecutors dismissed a charge of assault by strangulation, a 10-year offense, and a 5-year felony firearms count.
Cater is also being charged as a four-time habitual offender, which can enhance his sentencing.
Sheriff Dale Clarmont said his department confiscated several firearms and drugs from Cater's home.
Sentencing was originally set for Tuesday, but was adjourned until Sept. 17.
Cater remains free on a $30,000 cash bond.